Akzent gold-tone women's watch Arabic numerals blue dial

The strap is made of blue synthetic leather, and it is the first thing you notice when you pick this watch up: soft, flexible and light, with a smooth finish that sits comfortably against the wrist. The whole watch weighs just 24 g, so you are unlikely to feel it after the first few minutes of wearing it.

The case is gold-tone, and it catches the light without looking heavy. Against it, the blue dial gives a calm, slightly cooler contrast. Arabic numerals are clearly drawn around the dial, so reading the time takes a glance and nothing more. The display is analogue.

This is an Akzent women's watch, and it is easy to dress. Blue goes with most everyday colours, and the gold-tone case sits well beside gold-tone jewellery if you like your pieces to match. If that finish appeals to you, there are more like it among the gold-tone watches for women in the shop.

Inside is a quartz movement, which keeps time accurately and asks nothing of you in daily use. A mineral glass protects the dial from everyday knocks and scuffs.

On the practical side, the strap is 16 mm wide and closes with a pin buckle. The total length, watch included, is 22 cm. Water resistance is rated at 3 ATM, which means the watch will cope with rain. It is not meant for the shower or for swimming, so take it off before either.